Category Archives: philosophy

voluntary simplicity is trendy

September 6, 2010 – 5:02 am

It was 1990 when Keith Russell first introduced me to the concept of voluntary simplicity aka simple living. He was researching construction of a log house in rural Saskatchewan. Soon after I adopted it as my personal philosophy. Garth linked to a related article in the Globe and Mail. Some of the talking points: … [...]

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coexist

August 29, 2010 – 5:02 am

Popular bumper sticker. peacemonger.org There are many variations.

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shout out for Climate Change activists

August 11, 2010 – 5:02 am

My buddy Morgen Hartford is on the road (by bike) … … on a memorial journey through the Pacific Northwest. Honoring old friends, creating new connections. Learning about the systems that power and shape the way we live. Here he is with a broken spoke on his most recent 1200mi ride. His excellent blog – [...]

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National Geographic Top 35 Photos 2009

August 5, 2010 – 5:02 am

See the rest. Thanks Dana.

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overcoming adversity …

March 10, 2010 – 6:55 am

Dave sends out this inspiring clip from the TV show Glee. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. Imagine …

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State of the World 2010

January 6, 2010 – 4:43 am

Michael Bruce Sterling (born April 14, 1954) is an American science fiction author, best known for his novels and his work on the Mirrorshades anthology, which helped define the cyberpunk genre. Bruce Sterling annually addresses the State of the World and Things Various and Sundry. It’s very amusing, scary and thoughtful. … the polarity of [...]

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happy birthday Dave Adlard

December 26, 2009 – 5:53 pm

Dave sent me a year in review philosophical Novella today. (Everyone forgets his birthday, Dec. 26th.) I’ve posted the entire missive – Voluntary Simplicity – Dave Adlard style – in the comments of this post. But here’s a summary of his Maui rules: 9) Speak softly and wear a loud shirt Age is relative – [...]

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Shelter vs House

December 26, 2009 – 12:02 am

One of my favourite blogs is As The Crow Flies. Long distance hiking, primitive cabin dwelling, hermit life Crow actually lives my philosophy of Voluntary Simplicity. I admire her. Here she explains why a simple cabin is far superior to a modern “home”. … When it’s dark, you know it’s dark. When it’s cold outside, [...]

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I rule my world

July 26, 2009 – 1:38 pm

Seas rise when I give the word … The mountains on a sunny day are a paradise. I’m enjoying the moment. This is perhaps the most content I’ve been in a long, long time. I know. One day I’ll sweep the streets I used to own. … my castles stand upon pillars of salt and [...]

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quality of life in Finland

May 3, 2009 – 8:29 pm

Finland is the most sparsely populated country in the European Union. Dana sent me a link to a good article from the Christian Science Monitor. The point of view of an American expat: “I’ll never become rich in Finland,” one explained, “the taxes are just too high.” But for him it was a trade-off worth [...]

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